Bandits Roost
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir
Bandits Roost in North Carolina has 28 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Sep 9–Sat Sep 12. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.
📷 What these sites look like
Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 5.8 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
📊 How often sites open up here
CampSage's scans caught 30 openings at Bandits Roost over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 6–25 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.
These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.
🏕️ About this campground
Ratings
📶 Cell coverage camper-reported
💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Bandits Roost FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Bandits Roost?
Bandits Roost in North Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Bandits Roost when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Bandits Roost often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.
How often do campsites open up at Bandits Roost?
CampSage's scans caught 30 openings at Bandits Roost over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 6–25 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.
Is Bandits Roost a good campground?
Bandits Roost holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 1,047 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Is there cell service at Bandits Roost?
Of the carriers campers have reported on at Bandits Roost, Verizon rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 476 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.
Where is Bandits Roost located?
Bandits Roost is located in Blue Ridge / Boone, North Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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